Nikkie Zanevsky

Nikkie Zanevsky is a Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation, where she leads investments in AI-driven product R&D in K–12 math education. She partners with edtech developers, researchers, and practitioners who are co-designing tools for real classrooms and building credible evidence of their impact on teaching and learning. Her investment portfolio emphasizes rapid iteration in close collaboration with schools, with clear expectations for rigor, safety, and practical usability. Prior to joining the Foundation, Nikkie was a Managing Director at EdSolutions, advising philanthropic and education organizations on strategy and market dynamics to expand access to high-quality instructional tools. Before that, she held product marketing leadership roles in startup and mission-driven edtech organizations.